CETI worked with Ross Strategic and Industrial Economics, Inc. on a Rural Clean Energy Economics and Community Engagement Study and Report for the Washington State Department of Commerce.

The study investigates the opportunities and impacts of renewable energy development in rural communities throughout Washington and includes eight recommendations for the Legislature to consider in future clean energy policies, such as:

• Strengthen local involvement in clean energy siting/project development to ensure that rural communities are informed and have a meaningful role in the decision-making process.
• Safeguard and enhance the quality of life in rural communities as clean energy projects are developed.
• Improve transparency in the planning, development, and operation of clean energy projects.